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| Original Title: | Jessica |
| ISBN: | 0670883514 (ISBN13: 9780670883516) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Bryce Courtenay
Hardcover | Pages: 504 pages Rating: 4.19 | 8767 Users | 474 Reviews
Present Based On Books Jessica
| Title | : | Jessica |
| Author | : | Bryce Courtenay |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 504 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 1998 by Viking (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Cultural. Australia |
Description In Pursuance Of Books Jessica
Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds.A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob – but will justice prevail in the courts?
Nine months later, a baby is born … with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives – until finally the truth must be told.
Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War I, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence, and shattering in its brutality.
'A deserved bestseller, based on fact, a story told with heartbreaking honesty.' Australian Women's Weekly
'Courtenay draws on the social satire of Jane Austen and the dark forces of Thomas Hardy, and his tragic heroine parallels Antigone … ' Herald Sun
Rating Based On Books Jessica
Ratings: 4.19 From 8767 Users | 474 ReviewsPiece Based On Books Jessica
This is one of the finest novels I have read. It's based on a true story, takes place in Australia. Jessica is still well loved by the aborginal people. In the early days of the 20th century all aborginal children fathered by white men were taken away from their familys and given to whites to raise. This is Jessicas story..A young girls fight for justice against tremendous odds. A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work on the struggling family farm. One quiet day the peace ofThis is the 2nd Courtenay book I've read. I loved his "The Power of One," and picked this one up at our Library book sale for $2.Courtenary says he bases this book on the real life of a young Australian woman who fought hard for social justice issues, which defied the conventions of her time. This story is full of mean spirited people, deceit, theft, physical hardships and murder. This book backs up the saying "life is hard, and then you die." Numerous times I looked up from the book and just
Another classic by Bryce, I was not able to put it down and read all night long until 7 am, I can't remember any other book that would captivate me so. The story is as enthralling as it is sad and cruel, I can not believe it is actually based on a true events, which makes it even more heart breaking.Courtenay, style is at its best: the characters are alive and jump at you from the pages, the realities of life are harsh and at the same time poetically depicted. He has drawn an excellent picture
This was definitely a page-turner, but more because I was traumatised and angered at what happened to the main character Jessica, and kept turning the pages hoping to find a resolution, the happy ending. Regardless of which way that went, it was one of those books so full of description that I was initially put off, until I realised that I could actually visualise the entire landscape, village and people as if I had been there myself. And that's when you realise what a fabulous writer Bryce
I'm sorry to say that I haven't enjoyed this book as much as I expected. Comparisons are usually worthless, but I can't help but think of Courtenay's former novel, "The Power of One" and find that "Jessica" lacked originality and spirit. Whereas I loved Peekay and Doc and the way the story flowed, with its easy prose, written almost like a fairy tale, with strong conviction and hope; I wasn't drawn to Jessica or her problems. I thought she was a grown up woman when she has to deal with the
Our library book club choice. What a complete waste of time ploughing through the 676 pages of this novel. I could have edited down to 176 pages and it still wouldn't have passed muster. Implausible plots and unbelievable characters make a turgid and disappointing read.
My gosh! I looooooved this book. A devastating story but told in the most beautiful way. I have read it twice now, and even though I knew the ending, I wasnt prepared for the flood of emotions. Its absolutely on my suggestion for must read for anyone. Cant love it more 👍
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